Before You Open Your Bible

We know the Bible is important, but many of us struggle with it. Were not biblical expertsthough we may have started enough reading plans to be really familiar with Genesis. If were honest, the Bible often intimidates us, confuses us, and reading it doesnt always thrill us.And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurstmanaging editor of The Gospel Coalitionpresents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all thats awaiting you in Gods Word.Although there are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. Thats what Smethurst provides in this unique prelude to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, were not yet ready to start reading.